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Santiago Gutierrez Killed In Police Shootout In Harrisburg

Santiago Gutierrez, the suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of Jhonny Torres on Nectarine Street, was killed in a police shootout on Cameron Street, Harrisburg authorities announced Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Santiago Gutierrez and the scene of the fatal shot out.

Santiago Gutierrez and the scene of the fatal shot out.

Photo Credit: Harrisburg City Bureau of Police (overlay); 511PA/PennDOT
North Cameron Street

North Cameron Street

Photo Credit: 511PA/PennDOT
Santiago Gutierrez

Santiago Gutierrez

Photo Credit: Harrisburg City Bureau of Police
Harrisburg Bureau of police car.

Harrisburg Bureau of police car.

Photo Credit: Harrisburg Bureau of Police

Gutierrez, 29, was identified as the suspect in the Sunday night murder of Torres, 25, who was found with gunshot wounds on Nectarine Street around 8:30 p.m., police said. Gutierrez fled the scene and was charged with Murder and Firearm Not To Be Carried Without A License. A warrant had been issued for his arrest, and police had sought tips to locate him.

Around 11:10 a.m. Monday, police received a tip that Gutierrez was traveling south on Cameron Street. Marked police units pursued his vehicle. When Gutierrez realized he was being followed, he began shooting at officers from his moving car, police said. Officers returned fire.

The shootout ended after Gutierrez’s vehicle stopped and drones confirmed no movement. Officers pronounced him dead at the scene at 12:42 p.m., according to Harrisburg Police.

North Cameron Street remains closed between Arsenal Boulevard, Maclay Street, and Herr Street as the investigation continues. PennDOT estimates the closure will last until noon.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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